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Franz StuckWW-1897-005666

1897·Bronze·64.4 × 34 cm (22 3/8 × 13 3/8 in.)

Gift of Daniel and Louise Bronoski

Catalogue

Year: 1897
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: 64.4 × 34 cm (22 3/8 × 13 3/8 in.)
Collection: Art Institute of Chicago
Artist: Franz Stuck

Artist

Franz Stuck

Sculpture

Franz Ritter von Stuck, born Franz Stuck, was a German painter, sculptor, printmaker, and architect. Stuck was best known for his paintings of ancient mythology, receiving substantial critical acclaim with The Sin in 1892. In 1906, Stuck was awarded the Order of Merit of the Bavarian Crown and was henceforth known as Ritter von Stuck.

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